Many employees struggle with burnout during the holidays. The increase in family obligations combined with year-end activities at work can leave many feeling pulled in too many directions. This can be especially true of millennials who are new to the workforce. It is common for millennials to have additional tasks beyond work and family. They… Read more »
Part three of the three-part series on redefining how you hire new employees brings attention to the fit factor. While many organizations put significant focus on finding candidates with the right skills, there is more involved in an employee’s success in a position. Finding someone who fits into the business’ culture is also important, along… Read more »
Enterprise resource planning, or ERP, software has been around for a long time. Even while traditional ERP vendors like Oracle and SAP seem to have stagnated, there are still improvements to be had. And that is where Workday comes in. Workday offers ERP software using one of the more modern formats, software as a service… Read more »
Part two of the three-part series on redefining how you hire new employees introduces the idea of hiring for outcomes and potential. Most hiring managers focus on the skills and experience a candidate has to offer. But there is more to the equation when it comes to determining a candidate’s success. By identifying your ideal… Read more »
As Millennials become the dominant generation in the workforce, many businesses find themselves dealing with a generation gap within teams and across the organization. With many Baby Boomers delaying retirement and Gen X-ers fully entrenched in their careers, seeing Millennials move up through the ranks can be a sign of shifts for which they are… Read more »
Hiring is an involved process. There are numerous considerations for finding the ideal candidate. To find the best applicant, you need to redefine what it takes to locate the perfect match. Part one of this three-part series aims to help you separate your hiring needs from your hiring wants. If you are ready to redefine… Read more »
Systems analysts have a unique set of skills and experience, making them critical to the creation of new business systems, as well as maintaining or adjusting those that are already in place. Serving a diverse client or customer base, systems analysts can face challenges unlike those in other areas of business. As a systems analyst,… Read more »
At times, it can seem that your tech team is speaking a different language from the rest of your employees. In order to create an environment more conducive to collaborative problem solving, follow these tips to get everyone on the same page. Don’t Assume Everyone Knows What You Are Talking About When your tech team… Read more »
If you’ve struggled to find the accounting talent that you require, the problem could be the job descriptions you’re writing and posting. The undeniable truth is that most job descriptions are vague, boring and overly complicated. Start giving your accounting descriptions life by following these tips: Proofread Carefully – Job descriptions with typos or awkward… Read more »
Determining whether a job seeker intends to stay with your company for a matter of years or jump ship after six months is essential. Recruiting is a long, expensive, difficult, and often unsuccessful process. If you fill a position only to have it vacated shortly, it’s a major blow to your efforts and the company… Read more »